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BrinComment by CEJ: Hello from the Critique Club!
From the start - very nice image! Your composition and perspective on this shot are excellent. The placement of the horses as the subject adds greatly to the overall appeal of the image. Having them appear a minor part (by size) is a nice technique not often seen as well done as this. The buildings in the background really enhance that quality very nicely.
Having this image in black and white was also a wise choice. In my opinion this image would not be as strong, even without the grain, if it were in color. The whole mood and emotive force is really emphasized by the shades of gray that flow across the image, especially in the sky. This also helps the vast expanse the image covers. Color would not give you that same 'expansive' feeling. It just appears to go on forever to the horizon.
The horses themselves...I like the fact that they are clearly there, but distinct detail, as in eyes, mane detail, etc. are not present. Gives it a sort of elusive quality. Makes me want to move into the picture and hear them as they graze. Well done!
Pertaining to the challenge - the grain definitely adds to this image quite nicely. All the other good qualities are emphasized by the grain and in no way does it detract. The balance between clarity and grainy is very well done. Just enough grain to help the mood of the shot but not too much that it makes you turn away from the scene. Just another aspect very well done in concert with the rest.
Overall this is an excellent image and very well done both in capture and post processing.
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